{"id":2184368,"date":"2024-02-22T19:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T00:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-democratic-governor-plans-to-veto-illegal-immigration-bill-that-includes-civil-immunity\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T19:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T00:49:28","slug":"arizona-democratic-governor-plans-to-veto-illegal-immigration-bill-that-includes-civil-immunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-democratic-governor-plans-to-veto-illegal-immigration-bill-that-includes-civil-immunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona&#8217;s Democratic governor intends to reject an illegal immigration bill, which grants civil immunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farizona-democratic-governor-plans-to-veto-illegal-immigration-bill-that-includes-civil-immunity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2184368&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) to Strike Down Bill Criminalizing Illegal Immigration \u200cin Arizona<\/h2>\n<p>Gov.\u2064 Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has made it clear that she will not back down in \u200dher fight against a bill \u2063approved by \u2062Republican lawmakers that seeks to criminalize illegal immigration in Arizona. The Arizona Border Invasion Act, proposed by Republican state\u2062 Sen. Janae Shamp, recently passed in the Senate with 16 votes. This bill aims to make it a crime for individuals to enter Arizona&#8217;s border illegally, while\u2063 also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-lawmakers-propose-safer-kentucky-act-to-tackle-rising-crime\/\" title=\"GOP Lawmakers Propose Safer Kentucky Act to Combat Crime Surge\">providing civil immunity<\/a> to government officials enforcing the law.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Shamp expressed her belief\u2062 that the bill would refocus attention on the states, stating, &#8220;Well, I think what it&#8217;s\u200c gonna do\u2062 is put the focus back where it needs to be with the states.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the bill\u200d passing along party lines, Gov. \u2063Hobbs, known for vetoing Republican-proposed legislation, \u2063has \u2062announced her intention to reject this\u200c bill as well. A\u2063 spokesperson for\u2062 the governor emphasized her\u2063 commitment to border \u2063security and fighting the fentanyl\u200c epidemic, stating, &#8220;SB1231 is unconstitutional, \u2064will not secure the border, and\u200d will drive away businesses and jobs from \u200bArizona. \u200cShe will not sign it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the\u2064 bill,\u2063 including other Democratic\u2062 lawmakers, argue that it bears\u200d too much resemblance to SB 1070, a bill passed in 2010 that allowed law enforcement to arrest individuals based \u200don \u200c&#8221;reasonable suspicion&#8221; of being in the state unlawfully. Democratic state Sen. Anna Hernandez\u200d expressed her belief\u2062 that criminalization is not the solution, stating, &#8220;I think\u2062 that this bill is just a direct\u200d criminalization answer. And what we have seen, and we have data that shows\u200d that criminalizing any\u2064 area of policy does not yield the results that I think that we&#8217;re looking for here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If vetoed, this bill would join the 143 Republican-proposed legislations \u200bthat Gov. Hobbs has already vetoed in 2023, according to the Arizona Capitol Times.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Shamp expressed\u200d her hope that the governor would approve the legislation, \u200bgranting law enforcement the ability to uphold the law. She stated, &#8220;Right now, law enforcement can&#8217;t do their jobs to protect our citizens from the overwhelming\u200c cases of human smuggling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-call-double-standard-on-greenes-committee-removals-point-to-omar-remarks\/\" title=\"Republicans Call Double Standard on Greene\u2019s Committee Removals, Point to Omar Remarks\">child sex trafficking<\/a>, rapes, murders, deadly fentanyl, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-abbott-texas-border-counties-have-to-pick-up-slack-at-the-border\/\" title=\"Gov. Abbott: Texas border counties have to pick up slack at the border\">high-speed chases<\/a>, and other heinous\u200d acts\u2062 carried out by the large numbers of criminals allowed to freely enter our country through the Arizona-Mexico border.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do immigration advocacy groups, such as the ACLU, view the bill and its potential impact on fear and discrimination?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ssed her belief that this bill is necessary to \u200cprotect the safety and security \u200dof Arizona\u2063 residents, stating that \u2062illegal \u2064immigration puts a burden\u2062 on law enforcement and resources. However, Gov. Hobbs strongly disagrees with \u2064this sentiment, arguing that criminalizing illegal immigration would only exacerbate the immigration crisis and divert resources away from more \u200dpressing issues.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-lifts-calif-lockdown-orders-amid-mounting-backlash\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom lifts Calif. lockdown orders amid mounting backlash\">press conference held<\/a> last week, Gov. Hobbs criticized the bill, calling it &#8220;mean-spirited&#8221; and &#8220;inhumane.&#8221; She emphasized the importance of addressing immigration issues through comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level, rather than implementing punitive measures\u200b at the \u2062state level.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Hobbs also expressed concerns that this bill would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aclu-sues-over-texas-law-allowing-state-officials-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"ACLU sues Texas over law enabling officials to arrest undocumented immigrants\">disproportionately affect\u2062 minority communities<\/a> and lead to\u200d racial profiling. She argued that it \u200cis the federal government&#8217;s responsibility \u2064to enforce immigration laws, not the state&#8217;s, and that Arizona should focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, regardless of their immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Several immigration advocacy groups\u2062 have voiced their\u200b support for Gov. Hobbs&#8217; \u200bstance. The ACLU of \u2064Arizona issued a statement commending her for standing up against the bill, stating that criminalizing illegal \u200bimmigration would only perpetuate fear and discrimination. They emphasized the importance of upholding the rights and\u200b dignity of all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Legal experts have also raised concerns about the constitutionality of the \u200bbill. They argue that immigration is a federal \u2062matter and that states do not have the authority to create their own \u200bimmigration policies or criminalize illegal immigration. They predict that if the \u2063bill is signed into law, it will\u200b face legal challenges and could ultimately be \u2063deemed unconstitutional.<\/p>\n<p>As the bill now awaits consideration in the House, Gov. Hobbs has vowed to use her veto power if it reaches her desk. She remains committed to protecting the rights and well-being of\u200c all Arizona residents, including undocumented immigrants, and will continue to \u2064advocate for a comprehensive and compassionate approach to immigration policy.<\/p>\n<p>The debate over\u200c immigration policy in Arizona \u2064is far from over, and Gov. Hobbs&#8217; steadfast opposition to the criminalization \u2064of illegal immigration has ignited a passionate discourse on the issue. As the state grapples with the\u2064 complexities of immigration, it is\u200d essential to remember the values of fairness, compassion, and \u2062respect for the rights of all\u200b individuals, regardless of their immigration status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) intends to veto a bill passed by Republican lawmakers that criminalizes illegal immigration in Arizona. The Arizona Border Invasion Act, proposed by Sen. Janae Shamp, received 16 votes in the Senate. If enacted, it would deem entering Arizona unlawfully as a state offense<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2669,"featured_media":2184369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AP24005617660450-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2184368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AP24005617660450-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2669"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2184368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2184369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2184368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2184368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2184368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}